In late April, the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) issued its final rule banning noncompete agreements that is scheduled to become effective on September 4, 2024 (Rule). The Rule upends arrangements many employers—including...more
8/2/2024
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Veterinarians
Ever since the pandemic led to unprecedented rates of pet ownership and burnout among veterinarians and other pet care service providers, it has become increasingly difficult to recruit hires in the pet care industry. And...more
Nondisclosure agreements—called NDAs—are one of the most common types of business contracts. They are used in many situations in the pet care industry—exploring the possibility of mergers and acquisitions of veterinary...more
4/28/2022
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Veterinarians ,
Warranties
Effective January 1, 2022, California Assembly Bill 1535 and related rulemaking have significantly revised the rules governing the practice of veterinary medicine in California. Key changes include:
#1 - Elimination of...more